How To Buy a Tesla // Entire Order Process Step-by-Step

[@DriversOnly]

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[@BluePheonix29]

Finally! Someone actually put the whole process into a video....thank you!! I will use your link if I go ahead with a Model Y :)

[@queiroztalita]

Can I use this referral in Canada or does it only apply to the US? BTW, super helpful video.

[@DriversOnly]

@@queiroztalita Should be good anywhere

[@Gerald1062]

Tesla will bring down the reputation of Toyota!! I purchased a Model Y performance ( on-line ). This guy Austin called me and asked if I were desperate to get my Tesla ( WTF ) :>O I said no I'm not desperate! Austin called back a few days later and said he had a Model Y that fits my specs. I went to Fremont, California to pick up my Tesla on 03/29/2021. The car had multiple issues including dents, smudges on the taillights/black scuff marks on the back/paint on the back hatch that had formed tear drop bubbles from over spraying. I rejected the car and have not heard anything from anyone from Tesla after multiple attempts! Tesla has taken my 4500.00 deposit!!

[@romang9183]

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[@alexispinamusic]

Me watching this with $5 in the bank

[@snookyt8778]

😂🤣🤣 same

[@amorgod7776]

Literally

[@jackrock1313]

Guess I'm not alone

[@adamwest4987]

Yep. But I've NEVER bought a car by Borrowing. That's STUPID. I've taught my kids, and EVERYONE Pay CASH or you don't NEED it.

[@rosworld9129]

😂👍🏽

[@joshgutierrez7380]

Just so you know the white seats are resistant to the same things as the black. The material used doesn’t really stain unless it is blood. There are vids of this being put to the test and the white seats looked like new afterwards. So I wouldn’t worry about dirtying the white interior

[@L1GHT119]

Great video!! Very true going on my 4th Tesla, and I always add $2,000-$3,000 to what they say and am In process of getting Model Y performance!!

[@Vanessa-pd7ig]

Hello, do you lease or buy? I am torn. I feel I like I will want to upgrade in 2-3 years but I usually keep my cars for 7 years. Trying not to have regrets.

[@teslalou1]

Great video. The UMC comes with the regular 120 v which like you said gives about 3mph charge. Tesla does sell the Nema adaptor for $35 on its website. I recently got a Nema installed but like you said if breaker box is far as in my case can run you upwards of $1400. Another thing to keep in mind if your electrical amperage is low an electrical panel upgrade is recommended. In my house I had a 100 amp breaker and upgraded to 200 amp. I’m ramping up to order by next year.

[@TorupHodl]

Rrr really don't need AWD 99.9% of the time even up north. I look forward to your experience with kwh's on your electricity bill too. Good stuff George

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks! Will be sharing for sure in the future.

[@raymondcole1090]

OUTSTANDING! very helpful video to explain hidden costs, etc.

[@geofffoley8082]

Excellent well done guide as to what expect when considering purchase of a new Tesla. It was clear, concise, and provided all the details necessary to prepare you for the order process.

[@jimbobakabrutus1230]

Being an electrical contractor for 27 years it's running an average of 1300 in NC to add the circuit. No charger.

[@SpottedSharks]

I paid $850 + charger.

[@jaskiratbamrah13]

I just started you video with negative review and I thought like this guy is just jealous.. But no your video make a lot of sense and yaa there are dump people like me . Who would have thought the same. But I had changed my mind... I will subscribe for sure ..

[@RichQ01]

I’ll be buying my Tesla this weekend G. 🎉

[@viktoriyaboychuk7510]

Thank you,it's very useful information. .I dint know whom to ask

[@Samebet455]

Nice job, a Model Y is in my future and this review helped reduce the number of hidden surprises

[@jec1ny]

I think it's going to be a long time, if ever, before I will be in the market for a Tesla. I am a person of moderate means and income. Also I drive a lot and for long distances. To my mind a Toyota Prius is a much better buy for the money. Of course, tech does tend to come down in price with the passage of time. And as Tesla gets more competition and the range and other aspects of EV vehicles improve, I would expect that ten years from now it will be possible to pick up an EV with a range of $400+ miles and a quick recharge time for under $45k. But until we reach that point, I am not really interested.

[@marcostudd]

For 2023, It’s well worth it to upgrade to model Y PERFORMANCE…. 21” low pro tires…. Bad ass rims… huge red calipers with bigger rotors… fiberglass spoiler AND 3.5 0-60??? That’s a rocket! If you finance for 72 months, that’s another $55 bucks a month more.

[@2011Savere]

Tesla service centers suck though. Don't ever have an issue with it. I was so close to getting one until i saw the videos on the service centers and what people went through. And the price of the Y jumped $20,000 within a year. No other car manufacturer would ever do such a jump in price. They can keep it. I'll stick to Lexus and BMW.

[@christopherdizon8497]

Damn ty for this video I was planning to buy one too need more down payment for low monthly payments lmao 😆

[@VansenJenessa]

Now the price for self driving is 10,000 usd September 2021. Gone up from 8000. CANADIAN SUPERMAN APPROVES

[@tonyconrad5836]

Great video, highly recommended for anyone thinking about buying a Tesla. I started out wanting a Y but after test driving a Y and a 3, I am leaning towards the 3. One question. After going through the buying process and ownership experience, do you still recommend buying a Tesla? Thanks!

[@davronnie1]

if you have money none of that matters

[@briang896]

Thanks for this ! 👍🏻 Now I gotta redo the budget 😂

[@bakoserge]

Very useful video mate. Thanks

[@DriversOnly]

Glad you liked it

[@teslaxyz4660]

Congratulations George! You will love it.

[@NevadaFederalBites]

You can’t negotiate waaaaa! I’m still buying one! Lol great review 🙏🏼

[@r0caf3lla23]

Thank for for this. Definitely gonna try getting my Credit Union to lease a new Y. Maybe more wiggle room.

[@mexsnoop]

Well this just showed me i cant even affors the model 3...yet lmao

[@ericforand6148]

If Elon Musk the richest man in the world and owner of Tesla, can invest $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, that's reason enough for anyone to invest too. Have you invested in bitcoin??

[@rachelbouchard9094]

Bitcoin is undoubtedly the best performing asset right now, but just buying and holding is never enough. You also need to learn to trade or mine so that it can grow faster.

[@stevenbartlett7483]

@@rachelbouchard9094 I'd like to invest in bitcoin and also have it mine more bitcoins for me, how can I go about it?

[@asiantradinggod8989]

The bitcoin story is very easy it's supply and demand. Bitcoin's supply is growing around 2.5% yearly and it's demand is growing faster than that. New Zealand has become the first country to legalize bitcoin as a replacement for the country sovereign currency on worker's paycheck.

[@rachelbouchard9094]

@@asiantradinggod8989 The best profit maximizing strategy is to own the fastest horse. If I am forced to forecast, my bet is it will be bitcoin.

[@rachelbouchard9094]

@@stevenbartlett7483 Well there are lots of misinformation about bitcoin mining, it's not as easy as it seems to set up a mining pool but I work with a professional who operates one and he makes me decent bitcoins monthly.

[@Ben-on1zz]

I’m so glad I don’t live in America, when I visited there it really spins me out how they do this with everything, they add fees and taxes at the end, Why? Tell me up front the finished price! Even buying a bottle of water, on the shelf it says 99c then when you go to the checkout it’s $1.10. Why not just put that on the ticket then?

[@TINTUHD]

nice shirt!! looking to buy a tesla right now

[@raymondtrippy3610]

Very informative, thank you 👍

[@playerslist3484]

When are you going to start paying the monthly? Is that the time you received the car?

[@ithurielvoss2448]

I know a company who sells good quality accessories for tesla 🤩😁 it also in a great price 👌

[@AldrichCarrasco]

why do charge it in your house when you can charge it in the supercharger stations?

[@SuBros760]

when do you pick it up? you making the video right?

[@DriversOnly]

Soon! Later this week and yes will be making another video about the pick up process.

[@tonyn3227]

We all know how to buy, we just need money

[@Eastsac916]

Thank you for sharing, this review was over 1yr ago, how would you say the Tesla has been for you the past year of driving it?

[@kckuc310]

Great video!

[@mdkayes3224]

alright so I've a bad credit score of 500 i wish I can buy this car but i won't anyway will try in the future when FSD would be included

[@theword2011]

Saw the eth. shirt and couldn’t take you serious after that

[@PSHAKES100]

Placed my order last week and it was 250 down wth. It went from 100 to 250

[@ylnstudios]

When will they make the ability to control the driving from your phone

[@Livinlife818]

You gotta have good credit to get approved?

[@twg1393]

Why is Tesla asking for 12k on a model Y

[@ALEXFVHS]

Is that non refundable 100 dollar goes towards the car price? Or car price + 100?

[@Kevinw4040]

This process seems so strange- buying a car without test driving it or even sitting in it to see what it feels like.

[@frankoch600]

What is the wheelbase?

[@OmariFaith]

People need a step by step on how to order a tesla? Just go to the website and it practically does it for you...

[@owascoshaw]

Are theses hidden fees the same as Canada’s?

[@andrewmartz7076]

Did you end up with a better interest rate than 6.5% they quote in their configurator? Also, $5k for a 2019 Lexus seems really low. Are they paying off an existing loan?

[@genetrue2796]

I was considering a Tesla. I think their out now looking at all this dishonest add on fees. Their all B.S. It's just a bait and switch. If they want more it should be up front. I always tell the dealership they either eat additional charges at closing or I walk.

[@TypicalMrGamer]

Does Tesla ask for your social security number if you fully purchase it by cash?

[@punkwarlord]

" 3:51 huh??"-Tesla

[@deanpayne1068]

Are you not worried about the build quality, panel gaps etc. Seeing what other's have expirenced has put me off.

[@SuBros760]

just lease it.. test it out

[@davidlloyd7981]

I recently placed my deposit for the M3 LR but did so using the dealership after a test drive, especially since I will take deliver of it in a different state once I move and a little later than the expected delivery time. I knew of the Referral program but forgot to ask and it didn't come up at all during our conversation or transaction -is there still time to take advantage of it? I'll be PO if not.

[@happyhippo1710]

@Drivers Only Since the tax is not included in the price, do you have to pay the taxes at time of delivery with a separate check if you are paying either loan or cash or can you include it if you get the loan through tesla? I had watched a video that said that not sure if that is true.

[@raldyjimenez3319]

Thanks for this information. I was going to buy one but I totally lost my interest after this useful tips.

[@cindychelsea784]

Me too

[@bxthorn3100]

what if i have bad credit would they still finance me

[@niknokseyer]

How soon should you do the insurance part? Does that delay your order?

[@manixpc]

When you take delivery. It’s the same as buying any other car.

[@ILikeGuns24]

shoutout ethereum

[@saevori4896]

Was gonna buy a Model 3.... after this video, gonna buy a BMW instead.

[@florenciovela7570]

i am very happy with TSLA.. I've ordered the cybertruck tri motor fsd. i can't wait..I may buy the S dual motor as well SpaceX, starship, boring, starlink & LOTS of factories all over the world..

[@gwarlow]

Process starts at 02:35

[@harshacs1]

White Tesla is not free! It still costs money as I found out.

[@amill1563]

You must be in the Bay Area or So Cal. I live in N. Cal.

[@thatkidjoly]

he lives in the Midwest

[@kevinnorris6558]

Yikes

[@ygagarin5572]

The only channel that talks about all hidden Tesla crap. Most of other channels act more like Tesla advertisers.

[@mshell1959]

I totally agree.

[@ThatGuy-mp9og]

I agree as well, though those others are still good for learning about the fine details of the car

[@nickseya]

@@ThatGuy-mp9og Absloutely with you on that. Also, you may not believe me but very good technical inside Teslas information comes from Ukraine. Very few people over there can afford new Tesla. So, there are many dealers bringing used, or crashed Teslas from Europe and USA for a rebuild. They learn thouroughly every single item and aspect before converting them in new highly upgraded cars.

[@johngraham3238]

In Australia, it is illegal to quote any price other than the final drive away cost including all taxes and charges. So the price shown on the Tesla website is the one you pay on delivery with no surprises.

[@DriversOnly]

Unfortunately not the case in the US :(

[@emyhR]

That’s how it should be with every thing every where

[@learntostrafe]

Yeah but then you have to live in Australia

[@warnerblair]

Well the. Likely it’s because all the fees have been added to before hand

[@Engineer9736]

@@warnerblair That’s the entire point. John didn’t say that they don’t have to pay that all. He said literally that the price they show is including all the taxes and extra fees.

[@jessepotter365]

Extremely helpful video. You are the only one in over 50 Tesla videos I have watched who pointed out hidden fees in the American ordering process.

[@captainsnake7406]

Leasing a Tesla u can't buy out is just an expensive rental that really doesn't save u much from financing.

[@davidkaplan5517]

It saves you the hassle of having to sell it and be underwater on a loan. If you don’t drive over the limits it makes sense as long as you don’t want to keep a car for 6 years.

[@sdclams117]

Leasing is a major tax benefit to a business over purchase.

[@timsellspittsburgh]

@@sdclams117 I'm learning this myself. I was weighing my options of leasing vs. buying and the tax implications involved. Every scenario points to leasing being a better option. Even if I drive over the 15k it's .25 cents a mile. I can write off that entire lease payment (100% of it). There are practically no restrictions for lease write-offs. That said, with a purchase there is a specific formula you have to follow and a certain way you have to depreciate the business asset. If you are not concerned from a business side of things, then purchasing probably makes more sense but when you own a business it's all about how you can save money on taxes and what you can write off.

[@moa8839]

I’ve always leased my vehicles, leasing for people that have money and don’t want the hassle of maintenance being outdated on vehicles etc. For those who can’t afford either save or finance

[@benjiebarker]

If you follow the saying “rent where you live and buy what you rent” then leasing is the best option and actually cheaper including the time savings as mentioned in the other reply

[@jinay26395]

Thank you for this. Extremely helpful. Time to start saving for a tesla.

[@eddycervantea7882]

Ima save up for the base model 3 I'm broke

[@IEatBubble]

@@eddycervantea7882 same I'm hoping to save up enough to get a tesla for my first car

[@eddycervantea7882]

@@IEatBubble it too much for me... The only way I could get it is leasing but ppl say don't do it...

[@hhinvest2819]

You're better off saving up for an investment property

[@harveyhankerson4307]

No thanks... I’ll keep buying Lexus !!..

[@wplaat]

In the Netherlands (Europe) these extra fees are not allowed. The car price is all-in. So lucky we do not have these subprises here :)

[@techfive7202]

Yes other countries have laws against misleading consumers.

[@ramirohuerta8851]

@@techfive7202 in US it's the government that is misleading us since they are the ones who add the fees and taxes not tesla

[@turkeyssr]

It's not misleading. We already know they're out to get us.

[@UshasRides]

Same in Sweden.

[@franknote4660]

it's tipical selling tactic in US. car rental ads showing $19/day then final payment will be $50/day. home rental showing $1500/month then later find out needs extra $400 for gas/electricity/garbage...

[@Joeylikecoffee]

This might’ve been the most important Tesla related video I’ve seen. Thanks for your efforts! Also congrats on the car.

[@kenonbradford9433]

Oh the 100 dollars is always refundable. All you have to do is dispute with your bank and you're good in as much as 90 days! EASY!

[@DieRichShop]

Wait what lol

[@97JoMiller]

I really want to understand how people afford these cars. Even the Model 3 or Model Y. I make good money and going through these numbers, there's just no way that I can afford it. Does the gas cost really off set it enough to make it worth it? I'd love to own one, it just doesn't seem like a cost effective option.

[@slcea7]

Great vid. Found out about all this stuff after my nonrefundable $250 Order Fee was paid. Disappointed in these deceptive practices, but looking forward to the car.

[@Oridami]

It’s unbelievable how much the price has increased in just a year

[@sirnoble561]

I was thinking the same thing :(

[@FrostbitexP]

Back down again atleast now

[@ceciliacovarrubias4956]

Can I ask how much your monthly lease payment came out to? 😬 this so so beneficial to watch! Thank you

[@ilivelifeso1]

it was around $700

[@darrene.mathews5566]

Thanks for this highly informative and useful video. Much appreciated.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@PiyushBhakat]

Once you get a Tesla, all other cars would seem boring.

[@adamwest4987]

Except when your waiting for it to recharge.

[@justdavid8357]

@@adamwest4987 I heard Tesla wants to upgrade the charge time of all Tesla’s

[@teslaxyz4660]

Looks like someone is use to the “out the door price” at a stealership.

[@deysanimations1949]

even if you lease the car you have to buy the charger that's insane also in order to install just the charger it is 500 dollars the equipment plus the electrician to install this , plus nobody talks ..how much it will cost me on my electric bill on my home.....how much is it for month my electric bill will be skyrocking . what I am saving in gas , I am expending on my house electric bill ..that's not good and if I look for another place to charge I have to travel to that place and pay 15 to 20 dollars ..thast crazy. I got disappointed watching this that tesla dont tell you up front. in their website there is no information about how the charger and all the hiding fees.. NO GOOD

[@stephenc.3684]

Thank you, I had no idea that there is so many additional costs! I guess I can't afford a Tesla 😫

[@DriversOnly]

Haha yeah its more than what the configuration page says

[@ronysib]

First thing-go to school and get a good paying job

[@jrr7031]

Or skip the school loans....and get a good paying blue collar job. Still takes approximately 4-6 years to start hitting a good salary

[@shaunl9777]

I've been on the fence about getting a Tesla. This was very helpful.. Thanks for proving this info.. Tesla needs to be more upfront about the ENTIRE process.. If you're going to go against the grain & not have dealerships where these questions would be answered at least make all fees charges and especially all charging options fees and requirements readily available

[@Akuma2unlimited]

Wow. Why aren't this on every other KZbinrs Channel? This is a big deal. I would even say a deal breaker. They have definitely increase those fees for profit. Happy you did this. I may wait maybe 2 years before I take this techie dream trap.

[@3DGFan9000]

I mean this isn't a tesla thing though. Your going to be hit with these fees at any car dealership. Merica.

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

You understand that makes no sense, right? Tesla doesn’t benefit from charging it’s buyers taxes. No business is choosing to charge taxes that they won’t at all benefit from, that’s mandated by the government and required by law. I’m not sure you understand what you’re talking about.

[@x1area51ii7]

After watching this video I got change of heart. This is overpriced car.

[@amill1563]

If they actually come up with a 25k car and probably 35k decently equipped with some tax incentives, I'm there.

[@rogersmith1408]

Me too. Just can't justify 60k for any car. Okay, maybe the 2020 Corvette that is just amazing, but you can't even get one, and dealers jacking up the prices.

[@terryannanderson8812]

Great video. Can't wait until you receive it and can give us a more in depth look at the features. Thanks for sharing.

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks Terry. Excited to get it.

[@JnTmarie]

Got mine Monday! Model 3 long range. My garage in my building charges it for me. Feeling good so far.I got in on the ev rebate $2000 and 1000 charging hours free Thanks fo covering

[@raymondwong2521]

I thought Elon Musk has said that he was more "transparent" for Tesla pricing than other legacy automakers. Guess they are ALL playing the same game, INCLUDING Tesla. LOL

[@sanmiguel8433]

Im so lost because I went to the website built my Tesla model x plaid and guess what is telling me that my amount fue now is only $800 😮 how ? When the actual price is $163,000

[@chemicallyfreenolye5462]

Thank you, i am thinking the model 3 for $42, 990 now i see its a lot more that i will not see until i pay my deposit which is non refundable 👏🏼

[@hphillips7425]

Good video and thanks for going over the hidden cost. I had no idea there was so many hidden costs

[@rhemy1]

What is it with Asians and the color white? Can someone please explain. Is it just a Eurocentric world view point or is it lucky.

[@heliumhunterr]

Hey, I'm not sure if you read these comments anymore but I had a quick question. Aside from the down payment, what else will NEED to be paid in cash? I have income I can prove but am only able to pay the down payment (and a few other fees) in cash. Do you think those extra fees you mentioned such as delivery and the “due on pickup” fees could be absorbed into the financing? Thanks.

[@zuleikasdream4850]

How soon do they request the deposit if the estimated delivery is January 2023... ???

[@lisacollins1329]

What if you have an ice car that you have already paid off do you think Tesla will consider that as good credit and you also have the title can you please let me know

[@HudsonMoto]

You had me at Tesla Model Y and you are wearing a Ethe shirt 👍🏼👍🏼 subscribe Bell notification all haha

[@JohnDoe-fs6lz]

How does your credit need to be and how much do you need to make?

[@118Columbus]

You need 850 credit score and minimum salary of $400,000 per year.

[@Jackmax2011]

Basically if your not rich, your dreams of wanting a Tesla is crushed...

[@aasdfg1234]

In this video, the purchase price of a long range model is 49990 without potential incentives. Today it is $58990.